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News & Views | 10/6/21
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Biden Gives Democrats a Green Light to Weaken the Filibuster for Debt Ceiling Votes
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by Jake Johnson
"Do it, Democrats," said one progressive organizer.
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US/UK Blocking UN Effort to Enshrine Clean Environment as Universal Human Right
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by Andrea Germanos
The stance puts the two powerful countries at risk of "standing against
the common future of humanity."
'This Wasn't Justice. This Was Cruelty': Calls to Abolish Death Penalty Follow Ernest Lee Johnson Execution
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by Brett Wilkins
"Ernest was a human being. He committed a terrible crime and was deeply
remorseful. This was not justice."
'Holy Hell': Idaho's Far-Right Lt. Gov. Bans Vaccine Mandates With Governor Out of State
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by Julia Conley
Gov. Brad Little promptly announced he would rescind the lieutenant
governor's order.
'Historic Moment': EU Approves Call for Sweeping Ban on Facial Recognition Surveillance
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by Andrea Germanos
"This is a huge win for all European citizens."
UN Urges World to Act Now to Combat 'Looming Water Crisis'
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by Kenny Stancil
"The water is draining out of the tub in some places, while it's
overflowing in others."
'Entirely Unsurprising': Merck Slammed for 4,000% Markup of Taxpayer-Funded Covid Drug
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by Jake Johnson
"Another example of Big Pharma reaping billions from public investment
into research by charging extortionate, rip-off prices for lifesaving
Covid drugs."
Sanders Pushes Back After Manchin Says He Doesn't Want to Create 'An Entitlement Society'
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by Jessica Corbett
From climate policies, child care, and pre-K to drug pricing, Medicare
benefits, and free community college, Sanders called on Manchin to "tell
us with specificity" what he wants to cut from the reconciliation
package.
Big Oil Lobby Spending Millions to Gut Key Build Back Better Climate Provisions: Report
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by Brett Wilkins
"Make no mistake: If the Build Back Better bill wasn't a
once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in climate action, the fossil
fuel industry wouldn't be pouring out millions of dollars trying to stop
it."
White House to Restore Key Elements of Nation's 'Bedrock Environmental Law' Gutted by Trump
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by Julia Conley
"The Biden administration is demonstrating a willingness to listen to
those on the frontlines of the climate crisis whose lives and
livelihoods are on the line," said one advocate.
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Why Does Congress Fight Over Funding Childcare But Not F-35s?
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by Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies
Real fiscal insanity is what Congress does year after year, taking most
of its discretionary spending off the table and handing it over to the
Pentagon before even considering the country's urgent domestic needs.
What if Eating Animals Was the Main Cause of the Climate and Biodiversity Crises?
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by Simon Whalley
The inconvenient truth for our species is that we need to adopt vegan
lifestyles as a matter of urgency.
Steven Donziger and the Judicial Executioners of the Corporate State
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by Chris Hedges
Imprisoning the David to Chevron's Goliath is the latest outrage by a US
judiciary now engineered to always favor the interests of capital.
Protecting Workers Will Help Protect Democracy
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by Bama Athreya
After firing employees who objected to company policy, Google is facing
an unfair labor practices case with huge implications for the future of
U.S. democracy.
Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age
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by Mark Hertsgaard, Kyle Pope
It's still a work in progress, but the Covering Climate Now Journalism
Awards point the way.
Senate Must Pass Voting Rights Reform So States Can Protect Democracy
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by Michael Waldman
The John Lewis Voting Rights Act would shield voters from racial
discrimination at the ballot box.
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Newswire...
Sunrise Movement Responds to Debt Ceiling Debate: Abolish The Filibuster
Sunrise Movement
Sanders Statement on Reconciliation and Sen. Manchin's Comments
Senator Bernie Sanders
Biden Administration’s Proposal a Positive First Step Forward in Restoring NEPA and Protecting Environmental Justice Communities
Earthjustice
API Spending Millions Lobbying Against Climate Solutions
Accountable.US
Senate Democrats Must Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act—By Whatever Means Necessary
Stand Up America
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